Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income	$ 67,494	$ 62,043	$ 187,205	$ 187,666
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	7,222	9,999	(6,489)	2,935
Postretirement healthcare plan adjustments	1,113	(1,537)	1,423	(1,250)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	1,479		1,479
Other comprehensive income (loss)	9,814	8,462	(3,587)	1,685
Comprehensive income	77,308	70,505	183,618	189,351
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	3,228	1,709	6,149	3,844
Comprehensive income attributable to TSYS common shareholders	$ 74,080	$ 68,796	$ 177,469	$ 185,507